Melissa’s Bio

I have worked with children for 20 years in a day care and classroom setting. I have my C.D.A. (child development credential ) I have 63 college credit hours in Early Childhood Development. I have worked with children with Down-syndrome, Cerebral-Palsy, learning disabilities, and ADHD. I have worked with children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. I can provide qualifying references upon request.

Experience

Age Specific Experience

20 years of paid child care experience with:

First year

Toddlers (1 to 3 years)

Preschooler (3 to 5 years)

Grade School (6 to 11 years)

More than 10 years of infant care experience

Instruction (proper swaddling, feeding, changing, bathing)

Assist with setting a routine

Special Needs Experience

Age groups: Infant, Toddler, YouthHas own special needs childYears of Experience: 4 to 5 years

Special Needs Care Experience

Cognitive Disabilities

Physical Disabilities

Social/Emotional

Special Needs Conditional Experience

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)

Cerebral Palsy

Delayed Speech

Developmental Language Disorder

Down Syndrome

Dyslexia

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

Learning Disabilities

Mobility Challenges

Premature Newborn

Special Needs Services Experience

Administering Medication

Bathing

Dressing Assistance

Feeding Assistance

Grooming and Hygiene

Mobility Assistance

Positive Behavioral Support

Availability

My availability calendar is valid through 3/25/2014

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Skills & Abilities

Homework Help:

Finishing homework

Studying for a test

Basic Math

Elementary Science

Additional Services:

Meal Preparation

Crafts

Potty Training

Willing to drive children to events, school, appointments, or carpooling

Qualifications include:

I have had First AID, CPR, In adult, child, and Infant care. However my Certifucation has expired. I was Certified for 18 years. I have experience caring for sick children, sick adults, and disabled children.